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Over 1,000 participants swim, cycle and run at Ironman 70.3 west of Calgary
Over 1,000 competitors swam, cycled and ran at Ironman 70.3 Sunday at Lake Harmony, west of the city. It might have been a little wet and chilly for the folkies on Sunday, but the weather was just right for the competitors in the Ironman 70.3. Over one thousand people from around the world swam, cycled and ran Sunday at Lake Harmony, west of Calgary. For event organizer Tom Bamford, it couldn't have been nicer. 'We're thrilled to be at the community here, just west of Calgary,' he said. 'Lake Harmony is a great venue, because we have open highways, we have vistas of the Rocky Mountains, (and) a beautiful lake to swim in.' 'We've got 1,100 athletes from around the world, (from) 16 countries,' he added, 'and it's a world championship qualifying race for (the Ironman event in) Nice, France next year.' Bamford said being a world championship qualifying race is significant. 'Well, the race is part of a global series of Ironman events,' he said. 'The 70.3 level is a certain distance, and it has a world championships that athletes can qualify for -- 30 men, 30 women in their own age groups can qualify for the world championships. Tom Bamford, July 27, 2025 Tom Bamford is the race manager of Ironman 70.3, which took place Sunday at Lake Harmony west of Calgary. (Tyson Fedor, CTV Calgary) 'We also have hundreds of other athletes,' he added, 'that just really want to get the distance done. And we have relay teams too, enjoying the day.' He said the wet, chilly weather conditions Sunday made for a tough cycle but by the time participants get to the running portion of the race, they feel better. 'When you're on the bicycle and the wind and the rain (come down), it is a challenging experience, and we're doing some modifications on the course just to make sure everybody gets home safe and sound,' he said. 'But once they hit the run, they start warming up, they get the blood flowing down to the feet -- and everybody kind of is in a better position, and they look forward to that finish line.' For more about the Ironman 70.3, go here. With files from CTV's Tyson Fedor
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Watch how volunteers make Ironman 70.3 Oregon in Salem go
Around 800 to 1,000 volunteers help put on the Ironman 70.3 Oregon in Salem. See how they help.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caines lead way for Burnden over testing Ironman course
It was little surprise there was a heavy Burnden Road Runners presence at Bolton's ultimate challenge last weekend - both the big Ironman 70.3 and it's baby cousin, the Night Run 5K. Both events are accompanied by a brilliant Bolton atmosphere and represent the best of running and triathlon. Advertisement Road Runners under their 2024 affiliated title of 'Burnden Tri' turned out in their masses to support the nine athletes competing in the Bolton 70.3 Ironman. The event was reduced to a half distance in 2024 which has encouraged more people to take part and create an inclusive, but challenging, race covering Leigh, Wigan and Bolton. The 6.15am start at Pennington Flash commences the 1.2m open-water swim, followed by 56 miles of cycling which brings the competitors back to Queens Park in Bolton for a tough undulating half-marathon run. First over the line in the male category was Burnden's Mike Caine 5hrs 33mins 7secs (36:34/2:55:19/1:48:27), coming 18th in his age category and 356th overall. He shaved 24 minutes off his 2024 time and achieved a personal best. Advertisement The club's first and only lady competitor was Mike's daughter Francesca Caine in 6:29:57 (42:49/3:32:25/2:01:41). She also came 18th in her age category and 813th overall, knocking 30 minutes off her PB. Other results: Martin Fielding 5:39:34 (42:42/2:58:56/1:48:32), Lyall Mew 5:50:24 (43:25/2:59:17/1:56:48), Steve Horsman 6:00:32 (46:14/3:02:42/1:57:44), Gareth Doherty 6:09:46 (47:41/3:08:34/1:58:23), Martin Cullen 7:05:17 (46:14/3:40:36/2:19:46), Stephen Riddle 7:23:09 (32:12/3:47:23/2:36:32), Simon Entwistle 7:34:26 (46:36/3:43:51/2:42:27). Ironman's slightly kinder challenge was under way on the Friday before the big event with almost 1,000 runners waiting to set off in waves on Le Mans Crescent. Two offers - a 5K and a 10K - take runners around and out of Bolton town centre and into Queens Park for a gentle ramble before looping back around and on to the mighty red carpet for a true Ironman finish. Advertisement In the 10K, first home was Gary Avison in 40:15 followed by Ryan Moore, in 42:31, and Steven Walton, in 43:33. First three ladies were Linda Doherty, in 51:22, Sandra Caine (59:01) and Natasha Clarke (59:34). Other results: Rick Winnard 56:02, Rob Moran-Hetherington 57:55, Richard Blake 59:15, Amy Smith 1:01:03, Katie Walsh 1:07:28, Jennifer Entwistle 1:10:02, Jeanette Robinson 1:10:02. First home in the 5K was Mark Cannon in 20:16 followed by John Simms, in 21:09, and Neil Counsell (21:55). First three ladies were Gayle Gerrard (23:43), Susan Sumner (24:42) and Louise Righini (26:29). Other results: Martin Whitehead 21:56, Paul Johnson 22:07, Steven Walsh 25:07, Ivan Brown 28:08, Lisa Berry 29:01, Nicola Halsall 29:43, Carol Richardson 30:54, Jocelyn Chadderton 31:01, Kathryn Berry 31:02, Stephen Holt 31:03, Bernie Jones 32:22, Rebecca Fisher 33:12, Debra Hennessey 34:55, Tony Fulop 35:12, Ian Mann 39:21, Suzanne Walmsley 59:09. Advertisement It was back to the classics for Burnden this week as a contingent took on track and field events in Manchester. Wednesday saw the 16th Joe Moran Memorial Veteran Track and Field Meeting hosted by Manchester Harriers at the SportCity Stadium. Paul Christie, former chair and avid sprint runner, is an enthusiastic ambassador for this event and picked up two of the nine total medals. He claimed gold in the 400m with his time of 1:19.7 and gold in the 800m with 2:58.9. Steve Nolan took two golds in the 800m with 2:44.9 and in the 1500m with 6:03.5. Mumtaz Patel took home two bronze medals for the 400m (1:26) and the 800m (3:02). In the field events, it was the javelin up first and Patel took a further bronze medal with her throw of 6.26m. Tom Stratton took two medals home - one in the 1500m with 5:18.6 and a javelin throw of 25.31m. Advertisement Burnden brought home several Vet winners from the annual Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race, organised by Lostock AC and part of the Horwich Festival of Racing. Named in honour of Lostock's late president, Leo Pollard - an accomplished fell runner and climber - the race is a tough and challenging adventure in the hills. Beginning at the Top Barn in Rivington, runners faced a steep climb up to the Pike and then circulate both Rivington and Smithills moor - taking in Brown Hill and Crooked Edge Hill to reach the Two Lads monument. Circling again around Holden's Plantation and Smithills Shooting Hut, it is another climb almost to the Mast before traversing back across Rivington Moor in stunning approach to the Pike. Racers then retrace their steps to finish the seven-mile race back at the starting point. Andrew Horrocs was first Burndener home in 44:23 followed by Paul Duke, in 47:58, and Michael Kermode, in 51:35. Anne Ferguson was first Burnden lady and first FV65 in 57:24 and Lyndsay Darbyshire brought third FV55 and second Burnden lady in 1:00:48. Jane Forrest claimed first FV60, in 1:00:53, and Marie Parkinson took second FV60, in 1:05:10. Advertisement Other results: Phil Fryer 52:15, Andy Staveley 53:36, Jake Quinn 54:02, Keith Thomas 57:58, Marcus Hamer 58:03, Dean Covill 59:22, Andy Warburton 1:02:48, Colm O'Brien 1:02:51, Kathryn Baron 1:06:12, Louise Righini 1:09:38, Steve Holt 1:12:49, Nia Bell 1:18:08. Paul Cox was out for another half-marathon, choosing one of 'It's Grim Up North' canal events. A variety of distances are on offer at the IGUN races and Cox's half-marathon distance took him along the tranquil Leeds to Liverpool Canal to Kirkstall and back again. He crossed the line in 1:57:00. Diane and Amy Smith were in Wales this week to compete at the Cardiff Hyrox Doubles. Advertisement Described as 'the world series of fitness racing', this brutal training event is super popular all over the UK. With supporters providing an electrifying atmosphere throughout, the sport of Hyrox incorporates cardio and strength, racing 1km between eight activities - SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. The mother-daughter duo smashed this terrifying event in 1:58:29. There were just two Burndeners at the Astley Park Trail this week as the packed race calendar presented other commitments. Located around the picturesque grounds of Astley Hall, in Chorley, this week's finishers were Gayle Gerrard, in 30:53, and Chris Greenall, in 34:14. Edgworth Reservoir 10K welcomed just the one Burndener , Justin Bones, to its wet and muddy race. The picturesque, yet challenging, route is a whistle-stop tour around two of the countryside's most beautiful reservoirs - Wayoh and Entwistle.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'The most amazing experience': The mystery Ironman proposal couple step forward
The couple who got engaged on the finish line of Ironman 70.3 have spoken about their "amazing" experience. Dean Cox, 33, and Jemma Terroni, 29, have been together for two years, with Dean getting down on one knee after they both finished the 70-mile-plus challenge. The couple come from Braintree in Essex and are no strangers to tough endurance challenges. "We do lots of challenges together, and lots of marathons and ultra marathons, so I thought that it would be a good place to propose," Dean said. More: More: More: "After we finished the run, Jemma's mum handed me the ring." The 33-year-old said he didn't expect to be snapped on camera while proposing by somebody at the event, and he was then asked to propose again with a microphone for everyone to see. (Image: Supplied) Dean added: "I was confident of a yes, you have to be to do it in front of that many people, with both sets of parents there, but we thought it would be special for them to be there." Jemma added that the proposal was" the most amazing experience". (Image: Supplied) While recovering from the endurance race, which saw the pair run, swim, and cycle their way around Greater Manchester, Jemma and Dean haven't had time to make any official plans for the wedding, but they are hoping to have it abroad. The engaged couple has, however, planned to do a Spartan Ultra Challenge later in the year. Not content with completing the IRONMAN course, the Spartan challenge comprises a 50km course with more than 60 obstacles. In terms of last weekend, Dean commented on the typical northern weather battering down on the athletes. The triathlon entrants had to contend with the waters of Pennington Flash in Leigh for a 1.2 mile swim, before cycling 56 miles through Leigh, Atherton, Westhoughton, Horwich and Bolton and ending in a half-marathon around the town centre, Queens Park and Chorley New Road.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ironman takes competitors 70 miles around Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Ironman 70.3 kicked off early in downtown Des Moines on Sunday and took competitors on a long journey through the city. The event started at 6:30 a.m. with a 1.2-mile swim in Gray's Lake, followed by a 56-mile bike ride, and ending in a 13.1-mile run. This totals 70.3 miles, and competitors have 8 and a half hours to finish. Isaiah 117 House holds community-wide kickoff, goal to open house One runner says Sunday's race was a high point in his competition catalog. 'It feels great, I've been doing triathlons for four or five years now, I've taken second place at a few of these, so it feels good to finally cross the finish line first, while racing my teammates and enjoying the beautiful venue,' said Tyler Tanko, first runner across the finish line. Athletes finished by Cowles Commons and enjoyed the IRONMAN Village which featured new gear, food, and stores. During the award ceremony, runners were able to get their medals engraved. The next Ironman 70.3 will be held on June 22 in Rockford, Illinois. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
